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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 16, 1952
Page
5
A garbled draft proposal outlines severe penalties for smuggling and rewards for informers by percentage of trade value. The text mentions Baghdad, Arab origins, and a mechanism to harvest information, with once unspecified authorities and periods. The item reads like a late-19th century graft and enforcement note.
A fragment describes nighttime treatment needs for health workers who can work day shifts, urging action to allow those available at night to attend to patients. The text is garbled but implies calls for expanded night clinic access and staffing.
Senior W T Batchelor presided over the harbour league meeting at Mour ilyand Harbour Development with 20 attendees and 8 apologies. Reports by Batchelor Mellick Dousies and Reid outlined league aims for Mourilvan harbour including rail gauge, road widenings, shed improvements, electricity extension, and street works to connect with town as advised by Mr C Graham.
May Tat 5 report on donations to the Sandy Gallop Sub-Branch for Anzac Day funds. Members praised efforts of Thote aiding observance. Tully CMF guard of Honour at the Remembrance service and CWA participation highlighted. Pipers, drummer and War Memorial Building project mentioned. President Mr. T Briggs interviewed. Secretary S M A Batlow outlined finances.
In Innisfail Court of Petty Sessions, J W Toohey, railway employer, seeks 75 pounds damages from Mervyn Cox building contractor for breach of timber contract. Plaintiff claims timber used in the dwelling was susceptible to borers and not treated, causing infestation. Defendant countersues 908 for work and materials. Case adjourned awaiting arbitral findings.
The message describes a missing palace in Cairo’s Manial district connected to the Egyptian Ministry of Wakfs and a 1600 acre property claim. Officials investigate bequests and a 89 year old palace built by an Egyptian, rechecking records dating back to the Mir century for clues and tracing funds or ownership.
The speech discusses export and import policies, foreign investment, and balance of payments. It cites concerns over overseas interest, currency controls, and bank credit restrictions. The speaker criticizes party policy critiques and calls for decisive action to stabilize the economy and protect vital secondary industries.
The Associated Chambers of Manufacturers urge the government to restore the 66 percent depreciation allowance after its withdrawal last year. The appeal cites constricted plant expansion due to war, credit limits, and higher costs from control measures.
Deposits received from 1d upwards and loans arranged at Ny Peony Serums Hock Lit xy Savings. Open weekdays 10 am to 3 pm at the office of the Secretary J. Burman next School of Arts Building. Shields-shert Cairmp.
Fragmentary report discusses worries over trade marks and exports, mentioning marks and brands. It references World War era terms and generic product concerns without clear facts, names, dates, or places to confirm.
A long legal battle over the Venus of Cyrene continues as a court in Rome weighs compensation for the discovery. The statue, unearthed near Cyrene, has passed through Benehasi to Rome and is now valued at tens of thousands of pounds. The trial, due shortly, centers on who deserves the art treasure and its value, with an art expert to estimate the statue’s monetary worth.
Fragmentary notes tell of a high speed, round-hub wheeled racer linked to Ferdinand Porsche and early German automobile design. No engine was installed, a wartime pause halted progress, and later attempts to revive the idea faded.
An American buyer is sought for the Dome of Discovery, the 550 ton metal shelter from the Festival of Britain. Cyril Cohen invites offers from promoters or organizers able to dismantle and ship the aluminum and steel structure, 365 feet in diameter and 77 feet tall, after four months of work.
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